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Inwood, NY vs Beacon, NY

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Are people in Beacon older or younger than people in Inwood?
- The Median Age in Beacon is 8.6 years older than in Inwood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beacon or Inwood?
- Beacon housing costs are 32.4% less expensive than Inwood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beacon or Inwood?
- The average commute for residents of Beacon is 6.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Inwood.

Things to do in Inwood?
Inwood, NY is a hamlet in Nassau County located on the south shore of Long Island. It is known for its quaint downtown, quality schools, and nearby beaches. The population of around 8,000 enjoys access to Manhattan which is under 30 miles away making it an ideal commuter town.

Things to do in Beacon?
Beacon, NY is an attractive city situated on the Hudson River north of New York City featuring several spectacular spots such as Dia:Beacon exhibiting modern art or Hudson Highlands State Park ideal for hiking and camping; they organize unique events like Beacon Sloop Club Clearwater Festival each summer.

 Inwood, NYBeacon, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,713329,725,481
 Median Income$65,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$631,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.23  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Beacon    13 Reviews
Carlin · Beacon, NY
Beacon is the Best
Over 3 years ago

Forget the negative reviews of Beacon. Those are old and the city has changed so much. Beacon is quaint, friendly, and growing so much. There's so much to see and do  More

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Kirsten · New York, NY
Tasteless and disorganized
Over 6 years ago

Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.  More

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anna · Rutherford, NJ
Bought a condo
Over 8 years ago

So this town had a lot of potential and I decided to visit ultimately buying a condo. It was a town in transition 7 yrs ago.....now it is growing into a hipster arts  More

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